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Spotify Unveils AI Chatbot, Legal Remix Tool; Stock Falls 8%

8/5/2026

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Spotify launched a “Talk to Spotify” chatbot that answers music and podcast queries.
Spotify introduced an AI remix tool with Universal Music Group and Merlin that creates remixes using real artists’ voices with consent and compensation.
Co-CEO Alex Norström said the tool is the first legal AI for interactive music and will be a paid add-on.
Spotify’s stock fell 8% at market close.

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Story summary

Spotify launched a “Talk to Spotify” chatbot that answers music and podcast queries.
Spotify introduced an AI remix tool with Universal Music Group and Merlin that creates remixes using real artists’ voices with consent and compensation.
Co-CEO Alex Norström said the tool is the first legal AI for interactive music and will be a paid add-on.
Spotify’s stock fell 8% at market close.